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Return To Sender
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Expected 13 Jul 08Human trafficking is the third largest criminal activity in the world.
It is a form of human slavery which includes forced labor, domestic servitude, and commercial sex trafficking. This does not just happen in other countries. It's going on right here. The number of cases has doubled in the past five years. “Return To Sender” rips away the pretense, revealing a depth of corruption existing at the highest level. Yes, there is a touching love story. There are also unexpected heroes who step up to do the right thing. However, the happy ending may only exist in the movies.
It is a form of human slavery which includes forced labor, domestic servitude, and commercial sex trafficking. This does not just happen in other countries. It's going on right here. The number of cases has doubled in the past five years. “Return To Sender” rips away the pretense, revealing a depth of corruption existing at the highest level. Yes, there is a touching love story. There are also unexpected heroes who step up to do the right thing. However, the happy ending may only exist in the movies.
154 pages, Paperback
Expected publication July 13, 2108
About the author
Derek Stephen McPhail
10 books1 followerBorn in Northern Ontario at Sault Ste. Marie, "Derek Stephen McPhail" spent much of his adult life as a performer or staging technician. Performing as either "Stephen McPhail" or “uncle Steve”, he studied both, Theatre Tech and later, Film Studies, at Ryerson University in Toronto. His permanent residence is in the charming village of Mindemoya on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada.
Derek's first two published works are: a magic realism alternate historical fiction, "Outlaw Trail - a screenplay", set primarily in Texas in 1858, and a contemporary neo-noir crime mystery, "Return To Sender - the screenplay", set primarily in Atlanta, Georgia, based on a story idea by "Merdick Earl McFarlane".
Derek has most recently had published, "Vultures On Blue Mountain", the sequel to "Dreaming Together", another magic realism alternate historical fiction, set in Canada in the area of Manitoulin Island and Spirit Lake, what is now known as the Georgian Bay, during the mid-17th century small pox pandemic in Wendake. Later in 1980, the story continues primarily in the modern community of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.
Derek's first two published works are: a magic realism alternate historical fiction, "Outlaw Trail - a screenplay", set primarily in Texas in 1858, and a contemporary neo-noir crime mystery, "Return To Sender - the screenplay", set primarily in Atlanta, Georgia, based on a story idea by "Merdick Earl McFarlane".
Derek has most recently had published, "Vultures On Blue Mountain", the sequel to "Dreaming Together", another magic realism alternate historical fiction, set in Canada in the area of Manitoulin Island and Spirit Lake, what is now known as the Georgian Bay, during the mid-17th century small pox pandemic in Wendake. Later in 1980, the story continues primarily in the modern community of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.
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June 16, 2020
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Miami Screenplay Awards
"Return to Sender - the screenplay" is a well written and engaging story. This script balances mystery, action and intensity well, throwing in a romantic subplot for good measure. The author does an excellent job raising the stakes at appropriate moments and the tone and pacing remains consistent throughout. Though the subject matter is dark, sensitive issues are handled with care. There is a diverse set of characters that help bring the story to life.
Bill and Sally have a great relationship that develops from feeling oppositional, (as far as Bill being a lawman and Sally having a criminal history), to a partnership of mutual respect and caring. Our protagonists feel well rounded with backstories that contribute to the plot. Subplots with characters like the Thomas family give the story a larger scope. The dialogue has a clipped and distinctive style that works well for the story. Return To Sender is clear and easy to read with a strong narrative voice. There are vivid images and truly frightening descriptions that emphasize the seriousness of the plot. Anticipate audiences will find Return to Sender entertaining and engaging.
Miami Screenplay Awards
"Return to Sender - the screenplay" is a well written and engaging story. This script balances mystery, action and intensity well, throwing in a romantic subplot for good measure. The author does an excellent job raising the stakes at appropriate moments and the tone and pacing remains consistent throughout. Though the subject matter is dark, sensitive issues are handled with care. There is a diverse set of characters that help bring the story to life.
Bill and Sally have a great relationship that develops from feeling oppositional, (as far as Bill being a lawman and Sally having a criminal history), to a partnership of mutual respect and caring. Our protagonists feel well rounded with backstories that contribute to the plot. Subplots with characters like the Thomas family give the story a larger scope. The dialogue has a clipped and distinctive style that works well for the story. Return To Sender is clear and easy to read with a strong narrative voice. There are vivid images and truly frightening descriptions that emphasize the seriousness of the plot. Anticipate audiences will find Return to Sender entertaining and engaging.
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